Pune Lok Sabha seat by-election: Election Commission approaches Supreme Court demanding stay on Bombay High Court order

The Election Commission of India has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court order to hold an immediate by-election for the Pune Lok Sabha seat. Reportedly, the Election…

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Punjab High Court disposes of PIL seeking action against private respondent for manipulating his service record

The Punjab High Court imposed a costs of Rs.10,000/- on the Petitioner and disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking direction to the  Additional Chief Secretary to Govt.…

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Delhi High Court issues directions for expeditious disposal of criminal cases of MPs, MLAs, asks to hear them once a week

The Delhi High Court passed a slew of directions for expeditious disposal of criminal cases pending against the Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). A Division…

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Delhi High Court grants parole to murder convict for procreation, terms parenthood a fundamental right

The Delhi High Court has granted parole to a 41-year-old murder convict to have a child through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) on the grounds that right to procreation and parenthood was…

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